30
Participants
Start Date
September 30, 2011
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2012
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2012
Small amplitude (Grade IV) mobilization
The subject will be in a seated position and the therapist will stabilize the distal tibia with one hand and make contact the anterior talus with the opposite hand. Three 60-second anterior to posterior joint mobilizations of the talus (small amplitude at end range; Grade IV) will be applied by the therapist with one minute rest in between sets.
High velocity, low amplitude (Grade V) mobilization
The subject will be in a seated position and the therapist will grasp the dorsum of the foot with their fingers. The ankle will be dorsiflexed until the restrictive barrier is reached. A small amplitude, quick thrust at end of range (High velocity, low amplitude; Grade V mobilization/manipulation) will be applied. If joint cavitation is not felt or heard by the therapist or subject the technique will be repeated one additional time.
Creighton University, Omaha
Nebraska Foundation for Physical Therapy
OTHER
Creighton University
OTHER